Is It Normal For An Infant To Reject Feed Within A Very Short Duration?

Posted on Sun, 2 Sep 2018

Medically reviewed by Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team

Sun, 2 Sep 2018 Answered on

Wed, 5 Jul 2023 Last reviewed on

Question : Hi my baby is 1month 14days old. We are feeding formula milk 80ml every 3hr..and sometimes breast feeding.. My wife has less milk. Last two days.. She is not drinking milk after 40ml..rejecting the bottle.. My wife tried with breast feed.. Again she is rejecting... 1week ago she had throat infection.. But now doctor said it's fine.. Only morning time.. Nose blockage is there... Please help us...

Answered by Dr. Dr. Nagamani N.G (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
NORMAL

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

It is normal for babies to refuse feeding until baby is active and not looking dehydrated don't worry. Baby will start feeding again if the baby looks sick then consult pediatrician get examined once.

Hope I have answered your query. Any issue, do follow up.

Take care.

Regards,
Dr. Nagamani N. G.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng